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UN representative calls for repeal of anti blasphemy laws in 11 countries
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The representative also called for the release of all religious prisoners of conscience, including Christian mother Shagufta Kiran in Pakistan.
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"Blasphemy laws protect political power, not religion": Baha'i Representat
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
At a UNHRC event in Geneva, Simin Fahandej, Representative of the Baha'i International Community's UN Office, warned that blasphemy laws in Asia are often used to "protect political power" and "silence religious minorities." She noted these frameworks "frequently contradict international gua
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POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh hands death penalty to husband, wife for sexu
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
According to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Trial Court also ordered the government to award compensation of Rs 10 lakh to each victim. The Court further ordered to distribute the cash amount seized from the house of the accused persons among the victims in equal proportio
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"If I had died like Nirbhaya, everyone would have believed": Unnao rape su
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Unnao rape survivor on Monday expressed relief after the Supreme Court of India rejected the bail plea of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in connection with the custodial death of her father.
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Delhi HC grants time to NIA, renotifies matter for April in Yasin Malik de
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) four weeks' further time to file its rejoinder in the agency's appeal seeking the death penalty for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik in the terror funding case, and renotified the matter for hearing in
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"Psychological impact on hangman": SC to rule on validity of death by hang
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has asked the counsels representing the petitioners and the Attorney General of India, representing the Centre, to file their written briefs, if any, within three weeks.
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We need strict laws to punish rapists: Samajwadi Party leader Hasan after
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Hasan said that the major reason behind such incidents is alcohol consumption and called for strictest laws. He demanded the death penalty for the culprits of such incidents, stating they should be shot at "chauraha" (public square).
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"Attack on daughters means end of life": Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi welc
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday welcomed the Rajkot Special Court's verdict awarding the death penalty to a man convicted of raping, stating, "any attack on daughters means the end of life."
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"Do not like this, I have a secular mindset": Ajit Pawar condemns 'communa
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"I do not like this at all, I have a secular mindset. The ideology of Ambedkar does not teach us this. I just have to say that our country is so big, and those who stay in this country are all Indians. If someone is committing treason against the country, action should be taken against th
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Waging war against God: Iran's Attorney General warns protesters of intens
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Tehran's prosecutor also said on Friday that acts of vandalism targeting public property would be classified as "moharebeh," a term translated as "waging war against God," under Iran's penal code. The charge of moharebeh (enemy of God) is among the most serious offences in Iran and can carr
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Anjel Chakma case: Candle march held across Delhi, Agartala; police intens
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A large number of people participated in the march, urging the authorities to take strict action against those responsible for the incident. Protesters demanded the harshest punishment for the accused.
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Rob, Michele Reiner died due to "multiple sharp force injuries"; death cer
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The documents confirm Rob and Michele's death due to "multiple sharp force injuries caused by a knife by another" inside their Los Angeles residence on Sunday.
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